Thursday, August 1, 2013

This is me, around the age of 5 or maybe 6. To you this might look the the face of a happy child. And for the most part I think I was very happy. Unfortunately, at this young and innocent age I was sexually abused. I didn't realize that's what it was until sometime later. In fact a long time later. I do know that it had a very ill effect on my entire life. I find that even now after years of counseling and a profession of faith in Jesus. I still struggle with the demons of my past. I still carry anger, not that I wish to feel these emotions, they are in me and they are real and they haunt me day and night. I don't really know why I feel like I have to write about this. I don't know if it's a continued journey of trying to heal from deep dark wounds. I find myself spewing out accusations towards innocent bystanders. Or to those who maybe think they know me, and find they are shocked by something I say or do. I confess, I am messed up!!!! But not completely! I have found comfort in praying, exercising, and re-connecting with life long friends. My love for beading gives me hope, and such a feeling of accomplishment. I always felt like a failure, like I couldn't ever accomplish anything. Until I found my passion for bead weaving. My life is a long painful story, and I feel like I've wallowed in it long enough. I confess I have a very hard time when I do things wrong. Or I seem to repeat the same mistakes over and over. I find hope in God's promises to me in His Holy word. So as I continue on my spiritual journey of hope and healing. Pray for me if you pray, or think good thoughts and send them my way.

Thursday, April 25, 2013

I absolutely love to create one of a kind jewelry. My mind is constantly going, seeing colors together, seeing wire, beads, fibers, colors, textures, they all pop out screaming I want to be something amazing. I pray and and just allow whatever comes out to form whatever shape or design reveals from playing around. It all happens by surprise. I love what I do!!!! Be Blessed and use your imagination to it's fullest!

Thursday, December 6, 2012

I try not to limit myself to any one style of Jewelry, I love seed beads and they are usually what I play with. But every once in a while I wire wrap or play with metals. I have so many ideas and desires to create unusual art pieces. I just can't seem to find enough hours in the day. Life gets really hectic sometimes.

Saturday, August 25, 2012

I so enjoyed using all the wonderful and creative pieces my Bead Soup Partner sent.

I'm excited that my partner is from Hungry, it looks to be a very beautiful place to be from. I really hope that Agi and I will find time every once in a while to say Hi and remember how Bead Soup Blog Hop brought our lives together. Thank-you Agi Kiss!!!!

Crocheted Natural Stone Necklace and Earring Set made with beautiful handmade polymer clay impressed beads by Agie
Kiss. She is from Szeged, Hungary and a very talented artist with seed
beads and polymer. I could tell she took care in picking just the right
Bead Soup for me. I love these beads she made, they have an ole' world
look to them. Blending the creamy yet very warm impressed detail make
the beads inviting, and that is why I choose to play on warmer tones.
Like the teardrop dark brown, and adding touches of green.

Sunday, July 22, 2012

Saying Good-bye

Pastor Jeff's last day at Ogden

Today at Ogden Church we said our good-byes to Pastor Jeff Barbieri and his lovely family. He came to Ogden four years ago as our teaching pastor. He has been a true blessing, sharing his love for Jesus and his love for people. Prayers for him and Tamra as they listen to God's calling and step out into a new adventure serving Our Amazing God.

Congratulations!

Sunday, July 8, 2012

Things are at a stand still

I know there are lot's of beady bloggers out there, at least 400

and it's not impossible to reach my goal of 250

I have 84 follows presently

and I'm excited to have a new group of beady friends. I love checking out what everyone is doing, weather you blog about your family or your travels, or what I love the most your bead adventures! I might not always write a comment, or blog everyday. I do love the fact that there are so many bead swaps and hops and color challenges. Finding artists with just the perfect style or creators of fantastic beads. I love that this is a place we can come if we wish, to share and to care for each other. I hope those who have recently joined my blog will share the giveaway with your friends, your blog buddies on FB and twitter, and wherever you can share it. Just think if I take a few beads out of every container I have, the bead stash giveaway will definitely be very sweet to two winners. Lot's of goodies!!!

Classes At Hobby Lobby

4 HIS GLORY CREATIONS BY CJ

About Me

I've been called crazy a few times along my journey of life, but that's alright with me. Because now and then I can be. Crazy in love with my husband Kevin, married 26 years as of December 31, 2010. Crazy about my 8 wonderful children. Brandon (33), Aubrey (32), Matthew (25), Randi (24), Joel (20), Dallas (16), Noah (12), and Elijah (10). See crazy!!!! Crazy about my passion for life and all the good things that are all around me. Crazy about looking at the positive side of things, and not dwelling on that which brings sadness. And I'm crazy about my passion for beading, for creating with my hands and my heart. I love color, and get inspired by all the lovely colors that are all around us. I am crazy about my relationship with God, and I love to give Him all the Glory for the gifts He has blessed me with. I know He gave me His artistic side, and I get so excited when I look at all His creations, the sun and the moon, the stars and the clouds in the sky. The trees, with so many different kinds of leaves, and flowers in every color imaginable. The beauty is beyond my imagination. but it inspires me to keep trying and believing that nothing is impossible.